Timed controlling device.



W. I. HOOPES, JR. TIMED CONTROLLING DEVICE. APPLICATION FILED JULY 8, 1914.

1,1 1 8,772. Patented Nov. 24, 1914.

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WASHINGTON I. HOOPES, JR, F ARDMORE, PENNSYLVANIA.

TIMED CONTROLLING DEVICE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 24, 1914.

Application filed July 8, 1914. Serial No; 849,631.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that 1, WASHINGTON I. Hoorns, J12, a citizen of the United States, residing at Ardmore, in the county of Montgomery, State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful Timed Controlling Device, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to a new and useful improvement in timed controlling device, and consists of means in suitable connection with an alarm clock for controlling an electric switch or switches, whereby the same will automatically operate.

It further consists of means held in operative position and adapted to be released by the alarm mechanism of a clock, for controlling a switch or switches.

It further consists of means for controlling the alarm stopping device.

, It further consists of other novel features of construction, all as will be hereinafter fully set forth.

For the purpose of illustrating my invention, I have shown in the accompanying drawings one form thereof which is at present preferred by me, since the same will give in practice satisfactory and reliable results, although it is to be understood that the various instrumentalities of which my invention consists can be variously arranged and organized and that my invention is not limited to the precise arrangement and organization of these instrumentalities as herein shown and described.

Figure 1 represents a side elevation of a timed controlling device, showing a clock in suitable location therewith, and one electric switch. Fig. 2 represents a top plan view thereof. Fig. 3 represents a sectional view on line ac-w Fig. 2.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in the figures.

Referring to the drawings :1 designatesa base or support of the device, which may be of any suitable form of construction, and which is preferably provided with means for receiving a clock, such as an alarm clock 2, which may be of any suitable or desired construction, and which, as here shown, is provided with an alarm winding switch 3, having a key 4 thereon, and also provided with an alarm stopping member 5, which may be of the manually operated type, but which, as here shown, has connected therewith, a weight, 6, which will tend to lower the member 5 to its inoperative position, and thus tend to stop the alarm. It will be understood that the type of clock shown is that form, which, when the alarm is sounded, the shaft 3 and key 1 rotate at a comparatively rapid rate. Suitably carried by the support 1, as here shown, are the two standards or supports 7 and 8, each of which is provided with a suitable opening, in which is rotatably and slidably mounted a rod 9, which, in the present instance, is provided with an offset portion 10, forming an abutment, and having an end 11, which, when the rod is moved to operative position, is situated in the path of movement of rotation of the key 4: of the shaft 3, whereby the said rod is adapted to be engaged with said shaft.

12 designates a slot, of suitable extent, formed in the standard 7 and extending laterally therein.

13 designates an electric switch, which is in suitable electrical connection with an electric circuit controlling any number of lights, said switch 13 having the contact points 14 and 15, and the switch arm 16, having a finger-piece 17, which, as here shown, is, in one position, adapted to be in engagement with the end of the rod 9. It will be understood that while I have shown the switch 13 as mounted upon the support 1. the said switch can be situated at any suitable or desired point, it only being necessary that the switch arm 16 thereof is in position to be engaged by the rod 9 and actuated thereby, as will be hereinafter described. It will be further understood that by moving the switch arm 16 from its position in engagement with one contact point to another. it can be made to either switch on or switch off a light or lights, depending upon the use to which the device is to be used.

18 designates a spring in suitable relation to said rod 9, which is adapted to move the rod to its inoperative position, as, for example, in the direction indicated by the arrow in Fig. 1. As here shown. the said spring is of the coiled type, having one end abutting the standard or support 7 and the other end abutting an adjustable stop 19 carried on the rod 9, and said spring being adapted to be compressed when the rod 9 is moved to operative position.

20 designates an arm in suitable connection with the rod 9, as here shown, the said being connected with the rod 9 by a bar 22, i

which, while permitting rotation of the rod 9, moves in conjunction with the rod 9, as will be evident, it being understood that the end of said arm 20, when the rod 9 is moved to operative position, is adapted to pass beneath the alarm stopping member and serve to support the same and hold it in elevated or operative position.

It will be noted that the switch 13 is secured in position by means of a fastening device 23, see Fig. 2, whereby the same may be rotatably adjusted to vary the relative position of the contacts 14 and 15 with respect to the end of the rod 9.

he operation of my novel device will now be readily apparent, and is as follows -Assuming that the alarm has been wound and the releasing mechanism set to operate at a predetermined time, the rod 9 is manually moved toward the left into the position seen in Figs. 1 and 2, the offset 11 of said arm contacting withthe key 4:, and since the rod is connected'with the rod 9, the end of said rod will be located beneath the alarm stopping member 5, and the weight (3 will be raised and the alarm will be in condition to be operated.

Assumingthat it is desired to turn 01f the lights, the circuit is closed bythe switch arm 16 being in engagement with thecontact 14,

hen the time for which the alarm has'been set is reached, the key rotates, and when it moves into engagement with the end 1101f the rod 9, said rod will'be rocked until the 'oflset portion or abutment 10 is in line; with the slot 12, whereupon the spring-18 will cause the rod 9 to be moved toward the right, thereby forcing the switch arm 16 out of engagement with the contact 14, thereby opening the circuit and the lights will be extingul'shed.

Assuming that it is desired tcturnon the 1 lights, the "fastening device 23 will be" actuated, thereby permittinga partialj rotation of: the switch 13', which i'sthenset in itsadjust'ed position; by means of" said fastening device, and at this time the normalposition; of'theswitcharm 16 will be between thecontacts 14 and 15. This adjustment' ismadedepending upon whether; it; is desired" that the operation of the device will close oropen the circuit. In the position seen; in; Fig. 2; the arm 16- is in contact: with the point-"14 and the circuit is closed} until 1 the device opcrates, then the switch arm 16"i's moved f-rom the contact; point 145' to a position; between-- the contact I points: 151 and} 1'5 and} the circuit is broken.

If it is desired" that the operation of the device closes the circuit the fastening device 2 permitsthe switch 13 to be so rotated that when the arm leis engaged by-"therodi 9,

This moi cement of the switch 16 is caused by the rod 9 being moved into contact therewith to throw the switch. Simultaneously, with the turning on or 01f of the lights, the alarm will be started, as is apparent, thereby awakening the sleeper. I

My device is especially adapted for use in stores or show windows, where it is desired that the lights remain on until a certain time, so that by setting the alarm clock at the desired time, the lights will be automatically extinguished when such time is reached.

It will be apparent that as soon as the rod 9 has been moved to the right in the manner herein described, the weight 6 will move downwardly, due to gravity, and the alarm will be shut off, as will be clearly apparent to those skilled in this art. i

It will be apparent that in accordance with my present invention, I provide means for automatically actuating a switch, which be adjusted to turn lights either on or off, and, at the same time, an alarm or signal'is sounded.

It will now be apparent that I have devised a novel and useful" timed'controlling device, which embodies the features of advantage enumerated as desirable in the statement of the invention and the above description, and while I have, in the present instance, shown and described a preferred embodi-ment thereof, which will give in prac= tice satisfactory and reliable results, it is to beunderstood that the same is susceptible ofmodifi'cation in various particulars with-- out departing from the spirit or scope of the invention or sacrificing any of" its" ad vantages,

Having-thus described myinvention, what I claim asnew' and desire tose'cure Let ters-Patent, is

1i In a device of the character stated? the combination with an alarm clock, Having an alarm winding shaft, of a rod'movably" mounted, means for holding said rod iir operative position with an end in position to 2: In a device of the cli'ara-cter; stated, the" combination with analarm. clock,- h a-vin'g. an alarm winding shaft,

slidingly supported, means" for holding, said rod in-f operative position with sitio-n-io fbe" actuated by the v said shaft; said rod being adapte'dtb be"re-' an" end "in pormovement of? leased when rotated by the movement of said shaft, a switch arm adapted for engagement with said rod, and means for moving said rod t inoperative position, when released, and for changing the position of said switch arm.

3. In a device of the character stated, the combination with an alarm clock having an alarm winding shaft of a rod slidingly and rotatably mounted in a suitable support, an abutment carried by said rod adapted for engagement with said support in one axial position of said rod, for holding the latter in operative position for engagement with said shaft and to release said rod when rotated by said shaft, a switch arm adapted to be moved by said rod, and means for moving said rod laterally, when released, to change the position of said switch arm.

4. In a device of the character stated, the combination with an alarm clock, having an alarm winding shaft of a rod slidably and rotatably mounted in a suitable support and having an offset portion adapted for engagement with said support in one axial position of said rod, and adapted to hold the latter in operative position for engagement with said shaft and to be released from engagement with said support when said rod is rotated by said shaft, a switch arm adapted to be moved by said rod, and means for moving said rod laterally, when released, to change the position of said switch arm.

5. In a device of the character stated, the combination with an alarm clock, having an alarm winding shaft, and a weighted alarm stopping member of a rod slidingly supported, means for holding said rod in operative position to be engaged with said shaft, a switch arm adapted to be moved by said rod, means for moving said rod, when released, to change the position of said switch arm, and means carried with said arm for normally holding said alarm stopping member in inoperative position and releasing the same when said rod is moved.

6. In a device of the character stated, the combination with an alarm clock, having an alarm winding shaft, and a weighted alarm stopping member of a rod slidingly supported, means for holding said rod in operative position to be engaged with said shaft, a switch arm adapted to be moved by said rod, means for moving said rod, when released, to change the position of said switch arm, and an arm movable with said rod and adapted to be positioned beneath said alarm stopping member for holding the same in elevated position, when said rod is in operative position, and to release said member when said rod is moved, whereby said member may move to stop the alarm.

WASHINGTON I. HOOPES, JR.

Witnesses:

C. D. MOVAY, M. E. BYRNE.

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